Development and faith
Book Description
In a world where spiritual communities and secular development organizations have long worked in parallel, Katherine Marshall illuminates the untapped potential that emerges when these two powerful forces unite. Development and Faith reveals how faith leaders embedded in struggling communities possess irreplaceable wisdom about creating meaningful change, drawing from deep moral authority and intimate understanding of local needs.
Marshall traces the evolving relationship between religious institutions and secular development agencies, particularly highlighting the World Bank's groundbreaking recognition in the late 1990s that some of the most effective development experts are spiritual leaders working directly within impoverished communities. This shift represents not a focus on religion itself, but an acknowledgment of the unique insights and trusted relationships that faith-motivated individuals bring to social transformation.
The book examines promising collaborations that bridge the gap between secular and faith-based approaches to development work. Using the Millennium Development Goals as a shared framework, Marshall demonstrates how these partnerships create new opportunities for understanding, cooperation, and more effective action.
For readers interested in how spiritual principles can inform social change, this work offers a thoughtful exploration of faith as a catalyst for community development. Marshall presents a vision where diverse organizations find common ground while respecting their differences, working together toward meaningful progress in addressing global challenges.
Who Is This For?
đź“– Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
đź“„ Length: 320 pages
What You'll Discover
- âś“ Explore Religion and sociology
- ✓ Explore Religion och samhälle
- âś“ Explore Sexuality & Gender Studies
- âś“ Explore Religious aspects
- âś“ Explore Religion and social problems
- âś“ Explore Problemas sociais
- âś“ Explore Desenvolvimento econĂ´mico (aspectos religiosos)
- ✓ Explore Religion et problèmes sociaux
